Alpenlust

ALPENLUST

Honda’s Transalp adventuretourer, dead in this country since 1991, is still going strong in Europe. In fact, the 12-year-old model just got an extensive update. Most notable is a bump from 583 to 647cc, good for an extra 6 bhp from the liquid-cooled V-Twin. All-new bodywork is part of the package, along with a beefed-up frame, dropped seat height, lighter exhaust system (note the swingin’ stacked chrome endcaps) and nifty mini dualdisc binders up front. All kinds of trick tackle you can’t see, such as a CBR600-derived shock and aluminum suspension linkages. Vagabond types can select from an options list that includes hard luggage, a higher windscreen, heated handgrips and a radio/CD player. Pack the Wagner discs, Marge, the Dolomites await!